A lawsuit would be an option for Kanter and his family to consider, the UK coach said. The NCAA ruled Kanter permanently ineligible because he played three seasons for a professional team in his native Turkey. UK is appealing that ruling.

“Obviously, that’s anonption for them,” Calipari said of Kanter and his family. “(Of the NCAA ruling) This isn’t fair.”

Calipari distanced himself from the talk of a lawsuit. Of the legal action he mentioned on his call-in radio show Monday night, the UK coach said, “A lot of things I throw out (as) food for thought. I encourage thinking.”